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Shelling kills 4 in Ukraine; drone attack ignites fire at Russian oil depot
Two people died in Ukraine's partly occupied Kherson region and two were wounded in the attack close to the regional capital, said Gov. Oleksandr Prokudin
 "Shelling kills 4 in Ukraine; drone attack ignites fire at Russian oil depot")
With arms deals, allies make case for Nato in terms appealing to Trump
If Ukraine loses, my country's next. That's clear, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said during the NATO summit in Washington this past week
 "With arms deals, allies make case for Nato in terms appealing to Trump")
Taiwan ups alertness after detecting test-firing by China's missile unit
China views the democratic island as a breakaway province that should be reunified with the mainland
 "Taiwan ups alertness after detecting test-firing by China's missile unit")
Israeli attack on southern region leaves 71 dead, says Gaza health ministry
The ministry said 289 others were injured in the attack that struck the Khan Younis area. It said that many of the injured and dead were taken to nearby Nasser Hospital
 "Israeli attack on southern region leaves 71 dead, says Gaza health ministry")
'Upset' Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina cuts short her China visit: Report
China reportedly promised Dhaka $5 billion in loan assistance ahead of the visit. The eventual outcome of deal amounted to $100 mn
 "'Upset' Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina cuts short her China visit: Report")
ThyssenKrupp JV in fray for building six conventional submarines
The six submarines, powered by air-independent-propulsion (AIP), are being built under a Rs 45,000 crore programme called Project 75-I under the "strategic partner" (SP) acquisition category
 "ThyssenKrupp JV in fray for building six conventional submarines")
EAM Jaishankar discusses 'intensifying engagement' with Thai counterpart
Bilateral discussion between the two leaders came a day after Jaishankar hosted his counterparts from BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation)
 "EAM Jaishankar discusses 'intensifying engagement' with Thai counterpart")
India, Bhutan to work together in areas of environment and climate change
Bhutanese delegation headed by Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Gem Tshering met Union MoS for Environment Kirti Vardhan Singh and discussed issues related toenvironment and climate change
 "India, Bhutan to work together in areas of environment and climate change")
PM Modi highlights BIMSTEC's role as an engine for economic, social growth
The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), brings together seven countries of South and Southeast Asia for multifaceted cooperation
 "PM Modi highlights BIMSTEC's role as an engine for economic, social growth")
HAL aims to deliver first LCA Mark 1A by Aug 15; GE engine supply by Sept
The aircraft was first planned to be delivered to the IAF by February-March timeframe this year but the schedule has been shifting for one reason or another
 "HAL aims to deliver first LCA Mark 1A by Aug 15; GE engine supply by Sept")
Search operation launched in Jammu following reports of suspicious movement
A joint search operation was launched by Army, police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Guda Patan and Kana Chak areas near the Chenab river in the Akhnoor border
 "Search operation launched in Jammu following reports of suspicious movement")
Israeli army admits October 7 failures, including slow response time
Report focused on the border community of Be'eri, where over 100 people were killed and more than 30 others taken hostage by Hamas
 "Israeli army admits October 7 failures, including slow response time")
US official asks India to play a constructive role for peace in Ukraine
Wasley said that Indians should understand how much of a threat President Putin and his country are to America's European allies and the NATO alliance
 "US official asks India to play a constructive role for peace in Ukraine")
India abstains from UNGA resolution urging Russia to cease its aggression
The draft resolution was introduced by Ukraine and was sponsored by over 50 member states, including France, Germany and the United States
 "India abstains from UNGA resolution urging Russia to cease its aggression")
Deliveries of US F-35 jets to resume soon without complete software upgrade
The delays in delivery to the Pentagon were linked to the lingering issue on the TR-3 tech refresh
 "Deliveries of US F-35 jets to resume soon without complete software upgrade")
Two soldiers lose lives while undertaking critical repair work in Ladakh
The Indian Army said that it regrets the loss of the brave soldier deployed in Ladakh
Ukraine urges Nato to allow usage of long-range missiles targeting Russia
Nato members issued a declaration in support of Ukraine at a summit in Washington on Wednesday, promising additional aid and pledging to back its "irreversible path" to Nato membership
 "Ukraine urges Nato to allow usage of long-range missiles targeting Russia")
China hits out at Nato for branding it as 'decisive enabler' of Ukraine war
The NATO Washington summit has made scathing criticism of Beijing, saying China has "become a decisive enabler of Russia's war against Ukraine" through its so-called no limits partnership
 "China hits out at Nato for branding it as 'decisive enabler' of Ukraine war")
US-India partnership unstoppable force for good, says US Envoy Garcetti
Underlining various areas of commonalty in India-US and its potential, the envoy said, "India sees its future with America, America sees its future with India"
 "US-India partnership unstoppable force for good, says US Envoy Garcetti")
Ex-Agniveers to get reservations, age relaxations: CISF, BSF, CRPF chiefs
A defence ministry official said that no physical test would be required for recruitment of the former Agniveers into the paramilitary forces as such tests have already been done by the Army
 "Ex-Agniveers to get reservations, age relaxations: CISF, BSF, CRPF chiefs")
